1998 Jaguar XKR vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (293 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XKR | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XKR | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2890 mm |
